Guardian columnist and environmental campaigner; wrote Feral and Regenesis, and argues for rewilding and against the food system as it is.
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The Shock Doctrine explains some of the mechanisms by which patrimonial capital acquires power and enhances its wealth. It’s a brilliant piece of work, and one of those rare books that changes the way you perceive the world.
Five Books interview: "George Monbiot's essential reading list". The book is one of the five George Monbiot chose; the quote is from the interviewee's own answer, not the interviewer's question.
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